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AABANY Descends on Seattle for the NAPABA Convention

From Nov. 7 through 9, NAPABA held its National Convention in Seattle at the Hyatt Regency, for three days of programming, meetings, plenary sessions and the 36th Anniversary Gala capping things off on Saturday night.

AABANY members and friends once again came out in large numbers, with nearly 150 people signed up for AABANY’s WhatsApp group. The group’s members updated each other on programs they planned to attend, made lunch and dinner plans, and connected with each other about various receptions, parties and events around Seattle.

The AABANY Trial Reenactment Team presented its latest production, “AAPIs and Education: Tape v. Hurley and Gong Lum v. Rice” on Friday afternoon, Nov. 8, to a capacity audience. The program told the stories of Mamie Tape and Martha Lum and their efforts to fight discrimination in public education, through narration, reenactment of court proceedings and historic photographs. This was the sixteenth in a series of historic reenactments presented by the Asian American Bar Association of New York. For more information about AABANY’s trial reenactments, visit reenactments.aabany.org. 

We congratulate all the awardees and honorees recognized at the Convention, with special shout-outs to the following AABANY member honorees:

We also congratulate Sapna Palla, past AABANY President, and Anushree Bagrodia, current Co-Chair of AABANY’s In-House Counsel Committee, for joining the NAPABA Board as At-Large Members!

Thanks to all the outgoing NAPABA Board members for their service, and congratulations to AABANY member and past Board officer, Anna Mercado Clark, on her highly successful year as President.

We congratulate Muhammad Faridi, AABANY Member and President of the New York City Bar Association, on receiving the Pro Bono Service Award.

Thanks and congratulations to the many AABANY members who organized a panel or spoke at one. We know that it is not easy to get a program selected for the NAPABA Convention and that much hard work goes into putting on a quality program for the many attendees who come from across the continent to learn from you all. Please send us your photos and, if possible, a short recap about your program. You can send it to [email protected].

Many bonds were made and strengthened among AABANY attendees over the course of the Convention, and many new connections were made with the approximately 3400 registered attendees from across North America. Judging by many social media posts from those who attended, a great time was had by all. We hope everyone got back to New York City safe and sound, and we are looking forward to another inspiring NAPABA Convention when it moves to Denver, Colorado, Nov. 6-9, 2025.

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NAPABA Convention 2016

NAPABA committee and network events are a great way to engage with members in your network and practice areas. NAPABA committee and network leaders welcome you to their business meetings, receptions, and dinners. Events are open to all Convention attendees unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, Nov. 3 | NAPABA Committee/Network Social | 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Kick off the Convention by meeting with NAPABA committee/network leaders and active members to learn how to maximize your NAPABA membership through involvement in a NAPABA council, affinity network, substantive law committee, and/or service committee. For a full listing of committees and networks, click here.

Thursday, Nov. 3 | Dinners | 8–10 p.m. (additional fees apply)

  • Joint International & Entertainment Law Committees Dinner
  • Solo & Small Firm Network Dinner (generously supported by Met Life)
  • Women’s Leadership Network Dinner
  • Young Lawyers/First Time Attendee Dinner

Friday, Nov. 4 | Business Meetings | Various times (see schedule)

  • Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’/Debtors’ Rights Committee
  • Civil Rights Committee
  • Corporate Transactions Committee
  • Government Enforcement & Compliance Committee
  • Insurance Law Committee
  • Pro Bono & Community Service Committee
  • Real Property Committee
  • Regional Conference Committee
  • Trusts & Estates Committee

Friday, Nov. 4 | Receptions | 5–6 p.m.

  • In-House Counsel Reception (generously supported by Prudential)
  • Insurance Law Committee
  • Joint Corporate Transactions, Real Property, and Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’/Debtors’ Rights Committees
  • Real Property Committee
  • Solo & Small Firm Network
  • Women’s Leadership Network

Friday, Nov. 4 | Dinners | 8–10 p.m.

  • Judicial Council Dinner (Private event open only to bench officers)
  • Partners/In-House Counsel Dinner (Private event only open to Partners Directory Members and in-house attorneys. Registration information will be available in August.)

Saturday, Nov. 5 | Business Meetings | Various Times (see schedule)

  • Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • Intellectual Property Committee
  • International Law Committee
  • Judicial Council
  • Leadership Advisory Council
  • Mass Torts Committee
  • Partners Network
  • Solo & Small Firm Committee
  • Women’s Leadership Network
  • Young Lawyers Network

Saturday, Nov. 5 | Receptions | 5–6 p,m.

  • Intellectual Property Committee (generously supported by Mayer Brown and IMS ExpertServices)
  • International Law Committee

Click here for a full schedule of committee/network events and all Convention events.  

Early-bird registration for the 2016 NAPABA Convention closes on Aug. 26. NAPABA members save an additional $200 off the non-member rate. Not a member? Become a member today and save!

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